THOMAS S. HWANG MD – NPI #1508819947
Ophthalmology

An ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Ophthalmology

THOMAS HWANG is an ophthalmologist located in PORTLAND, OR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1508819947 to THOMAS HWANG on May 18, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207WX0107X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology, specializing in Retina Specialist

The NPI profile was previously updated about 9 years ago on Nov 01, 2017. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for THOMAS HWANG below.

NPI Profile for
THOMAS S. HWANG

NPI Number
1508819947
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
THOMAS S. HWANG
Credentials
MD
Primary location
3375 SW TERWILLIGER BLVD
PORTLAND, OR 97239
Phone: (503) 494-8311 Fax: (503) 494-7233
Mailing address
PO BOX 4183
PORTLAND, OR 97208-4183
Phone: (503) 494-6107 Fax: (503) 494-0470
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207WX0107X
- Ophthalmology / Retina Specialist (Primary)		 OR MD24356
207W00000X
- Ophthalmology		 OR MD24356

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1999
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
THOMAS HWANG is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • OHSU HOSPITAL AND CLINICS
      3181 SW SAM JACKSON PARK ROAD
      PORTLAND, OR 97239

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